Turning back time for Yosemite’s ancient trees

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to be returned to a more natural state, which will benefit the trees while providing a better visitor experience. Fresno Bee, November 11  Read More

Experts try to salvage Rim Fire timber*

The Record takes a look at potential salvage timber harvesting in the Rim Fire area as well as the limited capacity of local sawmills. The Record, November 9  Read More

Viewpoint: New development patterns essential for a new economy

An urban-focused view on walkable communities may have some lessons for us as well. Sacramento Bee op-ed, November 14  Read More

Editorial: A rare victory for sensible planning

Excellent article on the recent decision to limit Elk Grove sprawl that explains the importance of strong Local Agency Formation Commissions. Sacramento Bee editorial, November 8  Read More

Maidu group poised to regain ownership of ancestral land

The Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council’s approval marks the first time ancestral lands in California have been returned to Native American tribes not recognized by the federal government. The nine groups comprising the Maidu Summit include only two that enjoy federal recognition. Sacramento Bee  Read More

Valley stakes claim to cleaner

By Alex Breitler Record Staff Writer, November 15, 2013   Valley air officials declared a “historic” victory Thursday, saying the region has achieved a federal pollution standard after more than two decades and $40 billion spent to clean the air. The Environmental Protection Agency must agree with that claim before it becomes official. But Thursday’s news was a refreshing change of tone in the San Joaquin Valley, where the air... Read More

Calaveras pipeline to be replaced next year

ARNOLD – The geyser that erupted from a high-pressure water line in Arnold on July 5 and disrupted traffic on Highway 4 was a warning of more leaks to come. The last straw came two weeks ago when another leak in the same 48-year-old pipeline left about 1,000 customers in Arnold without water for three hours. Now, Calaveras County Water District officials say they’ll replace the entire 3-mile-long pipe next summer, at a cost of about $2.7... Read More

Experts trying to salvage Rim Fire lumber

SAN ANDREAS – It would take four to eight years for lumber mills in the region to process all the logs that could be salvaged from the 400-square-mile Rim Fire.  The problem is they’ll only have about a year to do it.  It will be next summer by the time foresters will have been able to survey the burned timber stands and offer contracts that logging companies can bid on. By then the trees will have been dead for a year. Forestry experts... Read More

Students participate in county government

CAP’S Calaveras High School student project participated in the October 29th Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting. Read the story in below in the Enterprise and watch the video here on CAP’s webpage. Calaveras Enterprise, November 1  Read More

Water district examines one-time fee waiver

By Stephen Crane | Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013 /The Calaveras Enterprise The Calaveras County Water District board revisited its delinquent billing policy at its board meeting Wednesday in hopes of finding a new approach to an old problem. “People get behind (on their bill) and it’s very difficult for them to get out of the hole,” said Mitch Dion, general manager of the district. If a bill is neglected long enough, the water is turned... Read More